From his rented home near the barren desert foothills, Joe Calzaghe can clearly see the incandescent lights of the Strip. His name is up in those lights for the first time, and it looms above the city as a question.

Writing a song that touches the hearts of millions is hard enough. Writing a warm and fuzzy ballad about one of nature's most despised animals the rat seemed to be an impossible task, even for Oscar-winning composer Don Black.

Chris Cornell, frontman of rock band Audioslave, will record the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, Casino Royale. Cornell's song, You Know My Name, will open the movie, which marks Daniel Craig's debut as agent 007. His "soulful and tough" music is a perfect complement to the film, producers said Thursday.